Crumb Cake Recipe

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• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 3 cups sifted flour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup shortening (we used half butter and half solid shortening)
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 1 cup chopped dates (or raisins)
• 1 cup nuts

Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan. In a large bowl combine sugar, flour, spices, and salt. Work in shortening as though for pie dough until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Remove and reserve 1 cup of crumbs for topping.

Add baking soda to buttermilk and stir into remaining mixture. Add dates and nuts while there are still a few dry lumps and continue stirring only until all is moistened.

Pour batter into pan, sprinkle with reserved crumbs, and bake in a 350 degrees F oven until top is browned and a toothpick comes out clean, about 50 minutes.